“We use stone in beautiful ways, going up staircases, as headboards, as artwork, and beautiful pieces that are mirror images of each other,” says Fraun Delafield, design consultant at Allied ...

Thanks to its durability and effortless style, stone is a natural choice for fireplace surrounds. From the timeless elegance ...

Q. A storm blew the cap off our chimney, which we did not realize until days later. Although there was no real damage, the storm did splash dark, ashy water onto the natural stone hearth, causing i… ...

Natural stone absorbs, stores and radiates heat, ... floors, bathrooms and fireplaces. Related: How stone can help you create a more sustainable home. Types of stone.

From rustic to contemporary, explore stunning fireplace design ideas that make a statement. Discover how the façade and ...

The addition of a natural stone veneer feature is a beautiful improvement to a home’s décor. Inside or out, stone walls, a mantel piece, hearth or front door surrounds, and other applications ...

Jars of pickles at Three Stone Hearth. (Lila Volkas) As I entered the long narrow refrigerator at Three Stone Hearth, I scanned walls of shelves, lined with innumerable jars containing various broths, ...

T he reassuring quality of natural stone constitutes a warmth and a presence in a room that’s hard to ignore. Whether it’s the coolness of flagstone underfoot in a country kitchen or a soaring ...

These stylish fireplace ideas—from heritage marble to natural stone surrounds—will make you curl up fireside beyond the holiday season ...

The open-concept living and dining room in the four-bedroom main house centers on a fireplace with a natural stone hearth. Thick ceiling beams and low wood wainscoting add a warm ambiance.

Living space: The interior of the house has been remodeled over the past few years, with all-new hardwood flooring. The spacious living room has a circular fireplace and natural stone hearth ...